Don't Feed The Lizard

The problem with anger is, our ability to use logic dissolves. Knowing this gives you an edge in life.

In a state of rage or fear, your body is in survival mode and the ability to think rationally is not accessible. Making decisions or solving happens in the frontal lobe of your brain. In a highly emotional state, your limbic system (lizard brain) is the boss. Not your rational self.

Your rational self doesn’t throw things or call people names.

Also...when someone is angry at you… it’s a warning signal. A signal that may not be about you at all. Give the person some space to cool off to regain access to their rational mind.

Telling someone to not get mad doesn’t help. They likely know they weren’t in their right mind. Pointing it out will only feed the lizard.